Author Topic: Starting 170Da (Read 5658 times)

Stephen Dietrich · « **on:** July 06, 2014, 01:07:41 PM »

I can't seem to get my 170Da started. If i had to guess, I would say it is a fuel issue. I put new diesel in the tank, primed the system but it doesn't seem if any diesel is getting to the carburetor. Any thoughts or suggestions? Stephen

Charles Adamson · « **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2014, 10:21:30 PM »

Stephen,

Did you bleed the air from the metal fuel lines?

Charles

Stephen Dietrich · « **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2014, 10:53:23 PM »

All I did was prime the system using the primer. Should I be doing something else?

Charles Adamson · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2014, 12:01:06 AM »

Yes, as you pump, loosen the top of the fuel filter to release air, do the same for the lines one at a time going to the four injectors to release air in the lines.
Once the engine is running, do the same to release any residual air in the lines.
Br sure to wear your goggles and use some paper towels to soak up the Diesel fuel.
Let the group know how you did.

Charles

Stephen Dietrich · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2014, 08:16:41 AM »

Thanks Charles!

Stephen Dietrich · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2014, 10:03:03 AM »

I noticed I have a substantial diesel leak at the base of the primer. I had the unit rebuilt. Not sure what is going to be needed to stop the leak. Stephen

Charles Adamson · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2014, 04:30:37 PM »

You found the leak. The newer version of the pump is available on E=bay.
I have a newer version installed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-Fuel-Hand-Pump-Primer-Bosch-300D-220D-240D-300CD-/271546224543?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f396a8f9f&vxp=mtr

Stephen Dietrich · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2014, 05:01:04 PM »

This will work? Stephen

Charles Adamson · « **Reply #8 on:** July 15, 2014, 12:09:43 AM »

As the old Packard ad said, ask one who owns one:)

Charles Adamson · « **Reply #9 on:** July 15, 2014, 03:35:56 PM »

More info.
Around 1902, Mr Packard was asked by his secretary for sales literature and he said, tell the customer to ask the man who owns one.

Stephen Dietrich · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2014, 04:03:49 PM »

I went out and purchased the pimp on eBay. I assume I need to unscrew the housing on the pump and replace whatever is there with my purchase. Stephen

Charles Adamson · « **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2014, 10:19:47 PM »

That will do it. On this one you only pump it. No more turning.

Charles

roadster36 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2014, 06:48:22 PM »

you purchased the pimp

Stephen Dietrich · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2014, 10:42:55 PM »

Yes I did.

Stephen Dietrich · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2014, 02:31:45 PM »

I am still having issues getting fuel to the carburetor. I tried to bleed all the air out of the system but apparently I am missing something. Any thoughts on the matter would be welcomed. Stephen

Charles Adamson · « **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2014, 12:30:21 AM »

What have you done since the last time it started?
The Diesel has an injection pump. You keep writing carburetor.

Charles

Stephen Dietrich · « **Reply #16 on:** August 21, 2014, 11:31:03 AM »

The only thing I have done is changed out an oil line and replaced the diesel priming pump. I can bleed the system but nothing is getting to the fuel injector.

Charles Adamson · « **Reply #17 on:** August 21, 2014, 03:53:11 PM »

Have you tried to bleed each line going to the four fuel injectors one at a time?

Stephen Dietrich · « **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2014, 05:56:39 PM »

Yes I have without luck.

Charles Adamson · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2014, 10:33:11 PM »

Which oil line did you change?

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